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Manchester United’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has fired a bombshell claim about Michael Carrick as his dream start to life as caretaker boss continues.

Carrick made it two wins in as many games on Sunday as United came from behind to beat league leaders Arsenal at the Emirates.

Carrick’s fairytale start

Having led United to a dominant 2-0 win over neighbours Manchester City in his first game, Carrick followed that up with another excellent result, a 3-2 victory against Arsenal.

Arsenal took the lead in the 29th minute but their advantage was wiped out by Bryan Mbeumo, who punished a mistake at the back by Martin Zubimendi.

Patrick Dorgu then put United in the driving seat with a screamer.

Mikel Merino equalised for the hosts and it looked like the points would be shared in North London, but Matheus Cunha delivered the decisive blow, expertly curling the ball into the back of the net past a stretching David Raya.

The result has catapulted United to fourth place in the Premier League table and firmly in contention for a Champions League finish.

United played with the same arrogance, confidence and bravery that was so evident against City...